Go to www.g-wlearning.com/floraldesign/0493 for online vocabulary activities using key terms from the chapter. 3 Careers in Floriculture objectives After reading this chapter, you will be able to: • Discuss different types of fl oriculture careers. • Describe the educational requirements for a career in fl oriculture. • Identify continuing educational opportunities for fl oral designers. • Explain the AIFD certifi cation and accreditation process. • Describe the characteristics employers look for in their employees. key terms American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) bucket shop buyer cash-and-carry certifi cation Color Marketing Group (CMG) commercial grower continuing education continuing education units (CEUs) employability entrepreneur 1 Chapter farmer fl orist fl oral designer fl oriculture fl orist freelance fl oral designer full-service fl ower shop hard good horticulture hybridization interiorscape limited-service fl ower shop monobotanical ornamental horticulture portfolio propagation résumé retail fl orist specialty shop supervised agricultural experience (SAE) wholesale fl orist wire service